Mr. Speaker, I listened intently to the member's statement. It is funny because one would never know from listening to her that Quebec is actually doing quite well. While there is some sectoral weakness, the fastest group of new employees in Quebec are the older workers that the government has sought to help, and the year over year employment income increases are 4.5%. People are doing better. They are finding more jobs. There is a global decline, but we are outperforming every international economy with which we compete. I wonder why the member would possibly support this motion. It is clearly unfounded.
In the House of Commons on May 8th, 2008. See this statement in context.